The passage to ordination in the Southern African Presbyterian tradition: A historical perspective and prospect

Authors

  • GA Duncan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17570/ngtt.2007.v48n3.a04

Keywords:

Call, Formation, Licensing, Ministry, Ordination, Selection

Abstract

This article traces some of the formal processes in the passage to ordination in southern African Presbyterianism. It draws on historical aspects from the Scottish, English, USA and New Zealand experiences, these being churches which are in historical and current relationship with the Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa. It notes how these processes are dynamic and contextual. This inherited situation is marked by inconsistency, not least in the situation where it is assumed that a call from a congregation is a prerequisite for ordination. A revised model is suggested.

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Published

2007-12-31

How to Cite

Duncan, G. (2007). The passage to ordination in the Southern African Presbyterian tradition: A historical perspective and prospect. NGTT | Nederduitse Gereformeerde Teologiese Tydskrif, 48(3&4). https://doi.org/10.17570/ngtt.2007.v48n3.a04

Issue

Vol. 48 No. 3&4 (2007)

Section

Articles | Artikels

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